Contour planting helps reduce soil erosion and water runoff.When crops are planted down a slope, water flows quickly through the rows, especially during heavy rain.Instead of percolating into the ...

Despite repeated warnings from experts, soil continues to erode at an alarming pace. Soil health advocates say it's past time to do something about it.

What has been the trajectory of water erosion model research in China? What are the most widely used models currently? What ...

Flooding caused by frozen soil on the Palouse in February was one of the largest events in 30 years, Pacific Northwest soil ...

Conservation experts say that’s bad news for soil health, which is directly tied to water quality and our health. They’re encouraging farmers to take up practices, including cover crops and ...

Every soil specialist everywhere is worried about soil erosion… This is a huge concern in the world,” he said. That includes his native country of Brazil, where water erosion is damaging soil ...